Bachelor of Arts in
Social and Criminal Justice

Gain a broad-based approach to working with law enforcement and the criminal justice system when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree online from Ashford University. Examine topics in criminal investigations, psychology, crime prevention, terrorism, the correctional system, and law.

* In this program, 6 credits from the major may also satisfy General Education requirements.

To earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree at Ashford, you must complete 120 credits. You will need to complete 30 upper-division credits. You may be able to transfer up to 90 approved credits from community colleges, other previous college coursework, or other life experiences such as military service or job training toward your degree.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree by itself does not lead to licensure or certification in any state, regardless of concentration or specialization. Further, Ashford University does not guarantee that any professional organization will accept a graduate's application to sit for any exam for the purpose of professional certification. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular profession are strongly encouraged to carefully research the requirements prior to enrollment. Requirements may vary by state. Further, a criminal record may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification, or employment in this field of study.

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Transfer Credits

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What you will learn

The Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree allows you to investigate both the social and legal sides of working in the criminal justice field. You'll develop additional understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree program, you will be able to:

Analyze criminal justice issues within the systems of law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections

Evaluate the application of the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights toward building a just society

Apply knowledge of cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness to social and criminal justice

Deconstruct the relationship between law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections

Interpret the relationship between social justice and criminal justice

Develop critical perspectives in the study of social and criminal justice by drawing on the fields of criminology, law, philosophy, psychology, science, and sociology

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Your Courses in Social and Criminal Justice

In this program you will investigate both the social and legal sides of working in the criminal justice system. By examining topics in forensics, psychology, crime prevention, law, terrorism, the correctional system, and law, you will develop the skills and gain the knowledge needed to build an effective career.

BA in Social and Criminal Justice

Discover the Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice. In this video, faculty member Shel Silver, Esq. explains what you can expect to learn during the degree program and how it will prepare you for a rewarding career in social and criminal justice.

Careers in Social and Criminal Justice

An education in social and criminal justice allows for a wide range of career opportunities. Take a look at your potential career options.

Ashford University does not discriminate in its education programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, political activities and affiliations, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Specifically, Title IX/SaVE requires the University not to discriminate on the basis of gender/sex in its education programs and activities. Gender/sex harassment, including gender/sex violence, is a form of prohibited gender/sex discrimination. Examples of covered acts are found in the University's policies on Sexual Misconduct. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the Ashford University Title IX Coordinator, Poppy Fitch, at [email protected], or 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123, 866.974.5700 Ext. 20702 or to the Office for Civil Rights at Office for Civil Rights (OCR), United States Department of Education, Washington DC 20201, and/or a criminal complaint with local law enforcement.